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Merkato

Artifact-filled Ethiopian cafe serving eat-with-your-hands combo plates, beer & veggie choices.

Merkato is a Black-owned restaurant in Little Ethiopia, Los Angeles, California, at 1036 1/2 S Fairfax Avenue, 1036 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90019. The Infatuation names it as Black-owned and its Google Business Profile is active. It holds 4.4 stars from 672 Google reviews.

4.4(672) on GoogleLittle Ethiopia
Merkato in Little Ethiopia

Photo via Google, by Christopher T

Hours

  • Monday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Hours from Google. Call ahead on holidays.

Why it is listed

Status: Publicly listed.

  • The Infatuation named this business as Black-owned (2026).
  • Matched to an operating Google Business Profile on 2026-10-05.

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Questions about Merkato

Is Merkato Black-owned?

Yes. The Infatuation names Merkato as Black-owned. Owners can verify the listing directly for an Owner verified badge.

Where is Merkato?

1036 1/2 S Fairfax Avenue, 1036 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90019, in Little Ethiopia. Directions open in Google Maps from the listing.

What are Merkato's hours?

Monday 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Tuesday 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Wednesday 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Thursday 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Friday 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Saturday 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Sunday 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM. Hours come from the business's Google profile; call ahead on holidays.

How do I contact Merkato?

Call (213) 816-3318 or visit merkatolosangeles.com.

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